关于治安管理处罚法第136条相关问题的说明和回应

Group 1 - The revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law will take effect on January 1, 2026, with significant attention on Article 136 regarding the sealing of administrative violation records [2][4] - The legislative process involved multiple readings and public consultations, with the final version emphasizing the sealing of records for minors and aiming to prevent lifelong penalties for minor offenses [3][4] Group 2 - Article 136 introduces a sealing mechanism for public security violation records, which is not a punitive measure but a means to manage and regulate such information, ensuring that it is not publicly accessible except under specific circumstances [7][9] - The relationship between the Public Security Administration Punishment Law and the Criminal Law is clarified, stating that behaviors constituting crimes must be prosecuted under criminal law, while non-criminal violations are subject to administrative penalties [8] Group 3 - The sealing of drug-related records falls under the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, which treats drug use as a violation rather than a crime, emphasizing the state's commitment to combating drug-related crimes while focusing on rehabilitation [9][10] - The management of information regarding drug users and rehabilitation is strictly regulated, ensuring confidentiality and limiting access to authorized personnel only, maintaining the integrity of the existing information control practices [11]